At Jazeera, he looks closer to the Premier League League League champion, the Manchester City clash with Bogey Team, Crystal Palace.
WHO: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
What: Premier League English
Where Etihad Stadium, Manchester, United Kingdom
When: Saturday at 12:30 (11:40 GMT)
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Manchester City Chief Pep Guardiola said that Jack Grealish and Phil Foden « do not feel good » after they suffered abuse in separate incidents during the 0-0 draw last weekend at local Manchester United rivals.
A man has been charged with assault after a defender allegedly beaten by a defender when he left the field.
Guardiola bewildered in his criticism to the fans after the game for an offensive song about Foden’s mother during the game.
« If you have a look around, you will notice that we are not on the right track, » Guardiola said, while the city prepared for his Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
« They (Foden and Grealish) do not feel good, but we move forward.
« It’s happening everywhere. It’s a crazy world, right? Everything happens all over the world, not just in sports. No one is far from that.
« I know it has sometimes happened in our club, but it is not a problem about United, a specific club or a specific world football department. It happens everywhere. »
How does the Man City season go?
At this stage of the season, City is accustomed to fighting for the Premier League title, but this time they are in sixth place and they are unpainted only to qualify for the Champions League next season.
This week there were some good news for Guardiola with the confirmation that an end of the first five will be enough to reach the Champions League thanks to the strong performance of the English parts in the European competition.
Only six points separate the nottingham forest in third place from Aston Villa in seventh place.
What went wrong for the city this season?
The search for the city is not helped by a long list of injuries contained in Ballon d’Or Golden Rodri, the highest scorer Erling Haaland, as well as the key defenders John Stones, Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake.
« We didn’t have the squad all season, but we adapt, » added Guardiola. « You can see -as a problem or a challenge. You could see the position as a disaster, but it could be worse.
« I am very pleased with the way to manage it. »
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What is at stake at Crystal Parake?
The city party against the palace gives the English champions defending the possibility of riding fourth before the Chelsea and Newcastle are in action on Sunday.
« (Palau) is a team that has been incredible and better in the last two months, and they have always been difficult, » added Guardiola.
« I admire the manager, the way of playing, the talent and the physical they have, but at the same time, I am optimistic to end well this season. »
What are the plans of the city to reverse its disappearance?
With the 33 -year -old Belgian player, Kevin de Bruyne, who left the city at the end of the season after ten years of success, the club is expected to do some transfer business in the window of the next season, but Guardiola had a strong position on his plans.
« I don’t know what’s going to happen (in summer), » he said.
« Of course, the club works, but we will not have 45 players in the squad. It is not sustainable for the excitement of the team.
« Except Kevin, they all have a contract and we will see how they behave, as we are. Let’s see. »
Man City Team News
Rodri, Erling Haaland, John Stones, Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake remain on the sidelines as long -term absent.
The city has no other short -term doubts.
News from Crystal Palace team
Marc Guehi and Eddie Nketiah is suspended after the red letters against Brighton in the last game of Eagles.
Maxence Lacroix and Chris Richards are expected to align in defense, while Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure remains absent in the long term.
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